Dental Assistant - DN018

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW • Portland, OR

9d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant assists the dental professionals with the daily operation of the dental clinic in accordance with NARA’s health and wellness objectives for patients and families and helps to ensure that the provision of dental health services takes place in a professional, non-bias environment and is accomplished efficiently.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited trade or job skills training in a certified Dental Assistant program required.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Expanded Function Dental Assisting (EFDA) and Radiologic Proficiency certification for the State of Oregon required.
• CPR/BLS certificate required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a Dental or Medical office required.
• Competency in infection control and assisting in dental procedures.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

• Dentrix scheduling experience strongly preferred.
• Sealant certification preferred.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist at chair side, utilizing basic and expanded function dental assistant techniques.
• Assist Dentist by operating dental x-ray equipment, taking intraoral and digital radiographs, developing and mounting film, or storing them in appropriate electronic file.
• Maintain aseptic condition during surgical procedure, stabilizing tissue, cutting sutures and checking for signs of patient distress such as fainting or shock.
• Complete required sterilization procedures.
• Maintain dental equipment, operatories, and lab sterilization area.
• Accurately maintain electronic patient charts and records.
• Provide instructions on basic dental care or post-operative care as instructed by Dentist.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED